Martin Braithwaite, recently released by Espanyol, is reportedly planning to buy the LaLiga side following a fallout with the club’s management, according to MARCA.
This surprising move comes after his departure from Espanyol earlier this summer.
Having now signed with Brazilian club Grêmio, Braithwaite initially expressed a desire to leave Espanyol in 2023 when the team was relegated to the Spanish second division. Despite staying to help Espanyol secure promotion back to LaLiga, his relations with the club’s management deteriorated, leading to the activation of his contract’s exit clause and his release as a free agent.
During his time at Espanyol, Braithwaite delivered a notable performance in the Segunda Division last season, scoring 22 goals and providing three assists in 43 matches.
Braithwaite’s career has had its share of ups and downs. He struggled to make an impact during a challenging stint with Barcelona, which led to his transfer to Espanyol. His tenure at Barcelona was marked by limited success, following an unsuccessful period with Middlesbrough and a brief but costly spell with Leganés before Barcelona’s unexpected acquisition.
Now, the 33-year-old forward’s intention to purchase Espanyol seems driven by a desire to address his grievances with the club’s administration.
